Texas School District Reinstates Bible After Controversial Ban Under New Law

Canyon ISD initially removed the Bible from school libraries citing compliance with HB 900, but reversed the decision following legal and public backlash.

• Canyon Independent School District in Texas temporarily removed the Bible from library shelves to comply with HB 900, a law restricting sexually explicit materials in schools.
• The decision sparked significant criticism from parents, lawmakers, and community members who argued the ban was a misinterpretation of the law.
• State Representative Jared Patterson clarified that HB 900 explicitly protects religious texts, including the Bible, and deemed the removal likely illegal.
• Following the backlash and clarification, the district reinstated the Bible and issued a statement affirming its availability in school libraries.
• The incident highlights broader debates over HB 900, which faces legal challenges for potentially restricting access to a wide range of literature.

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